Buses to Puerto Plata
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Puerto Plata, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Plata to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 38 km (24 mi) | about 56 min |
| Puerto Plata to La Vega | Dominican Republic | 66 km (41 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Puerto Plata to San Francisco de Macorís | Dominican Republic | 72 km (45 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 161 km (100 mi) | about 3 h 8 min |
| Puerto Plata to San Cristóbal | Dominican Republic | 165 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 169 km (105 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 170 km (106 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Puerto Plata to San Pedro de Macorís | Dominican Republic | 208 km (129 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Puerto Plata to La Romana | Dominican Republic | 237 km (147 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Puerto Plata to Salvaleón de Higüey | Dominican Republic | 246 km (153 mi) | about 4 h 40 min |
| Puerto Plata to Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | 275 km (171 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.